Syrian president blames Israel for diplomatic difficulties, rejects Trump push to send forces into Lebanon

Jacky Rosen visits Poland to discuss antisemitism, Holocaust issues

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a co-chair of the Senate antisemitism task force, visited Poland last month to discuss antisemitism and the Holocaust, including a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. She told Jewish Insider in an interview last week that the trip was designed to “really think about and witness for myself firsthand what …... <a href="">Read More</a>

After holding out for weeks, Michigan AG Nessel endorses El-Sayed

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that she is endorsing Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s high-profile Senate contest, after having previously voiced reservations over his views on Israel and antisemitism. Nessel, a Jewish Democrat whose eight years in office will conclude at the end of December, made the announcement while appearing with El-Sayed... <a href="">Read More</a>

Michigan Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to appeal to El-Sayed on antisemitism, Israel

Michigan Jewish leaders on Tuesday urged former Vice President Kamala Harris — who is set to campaign with the party’s Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, in Michigan this week — to appeal to El-Sayed on issues related to antisemitism and Israel. Meanwhile, one prominent Jewish Democratic leader and fundraiser in the state said that, without seeing... <a href="">Read More</a>

Trump talks tough on Iran, even as he predicts diplomatic deal after midterms

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he faces a “big decision” between making a deal with Iran and escalating military conflict, as he predicted the sides would reach an agreement following the midterm elections. “I have a big decision to make,” Trump told the U.N. General Assembly in New York, on the first day... <a href="">Read More</a>

Dana Nessel's 'kapo' concerns

This briefing explores high-stakes U.N. General Assembly diplomacy involving Iran, recent Middle East conflicts, U.S. political shifts, and ongoing efforts to address rising antisemitism globally.